An analysis of Thrasymachus' definition of justice in Plato's Republic
Andreucci, Rebecca (A.A. 2021/2022) An analysis of Thrasymachus' definition of justice in Plato's Republic. Tesi di Laurea in History of political thought (distributive justice), Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Gianfranco Pellegrino, pp. 43. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Plato’s methodology, the Republic and Thrasymachus’ affirmations on justice. The influence of the Socratic method and the importance of dialogue. The contents of the Republic. Book I and the topic of justice. Thrasymachus’ intervention. Different interpretations. Doubts on the coherence of Thrasymachus’ speech. Annas: Thrasymachus the immoralist. The rejection of conventionalism and justice as “doing another’s good”. Nicholson and Henderson against a “monolithic” definition of justice. Henderson’s defense. Evaluating the interpretations of Thrasymachus’ arguments. Issues with Annas’ interpretation. The relevance of the character. Thrasymachus’ coherence.
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Bibliografia: p. 39.
| Thesis Type: | Bachelor's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Political Science (L36) |
| Chair: | History of political thought (distributive justice) |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Pellegrino, Gianfranco |
| Academic Year: | 2021/2022 |
| Session: | Summer |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2022 11:59 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Dec 2022 11:59 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/34286 |
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